BT announces London 2012 Ambassador team

The ambassadors aim to inspire BT employees and millions of customers to become volunteers, coaches and mentors for young athletes around the UK who aim to compete in the London 2012 Games.

Scottish Track Cyclist Chris Hoy, diver Tom Daley, Wheelchair Basketball star Ade Adepitan and Frances Nicholls - a BT employee hoping to compete with Team GB women's Rowing in 2012 - are all part of the team.

BT have also announced it is a founding partner of the Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust, which aims to give young athletes the life skills they need to develop and perform at the top of their ability.

Sir Michael Rake, Chairman BT Group plc, said: 'We have always believed in the power of communications to create a better world, and I’m very proud that we have such a strong team of sports men and women on board who share this belief with us. Our London 2012 Ambassadors will release the potential of our people, our customers and the communities we work with, inspiring them to become volunteers, coaches and mentors to young British hopefuls in the world of sport.

'Both the London 2012 Ambassador programme and our founding partnership of the Dame Kelly Holmes Legacy Trust demonstrate BT’s long-standing commitment to education, coaching and mentoring.'

BT is the Official Communications Services Partner and a Sustainability Partner for London 2012.

Read the full media release - including the full list of ambassadors - on the BT website